Audit: Scotland County in 'good' shape

State auditor's office gave 'good' review of county accounting, records but highlighted some lax controls

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Kirksville Daily Express - Kirksville, MO

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Posted Oct. 16, 2013 at 11:20 AM

Posted Oct. 16, 2013 at 11:20 AM

Kirksville

A state audit of Scotland County highlighted its overall "good" performance but expressed concerns over payment of the county's outstanding liabilities totaling a quarter of a million dollars.

State Auditor Tom Schweich audits counties that do not elect a county auditor and released the state's results on Scotland County Tuesday.

In the report, Schweich and his office rate the overall performance as "good" but add that the county may not have sufficient funds to pay outstanding liabilities of $227,974 including unpaid salary amounts related to a statutory change affecting base salaries of elected officials and owed money from a court judgement.

The audit also highlights some potential issues in the sheriff's office, including lax records on the sale of phone cards, billing for prisoner care and inventory logs of seized property and evidence.

The audit also highlights, as it noted previously, that the county does not effectively monitor road and bridge department fuel usage, with current procedures making it difficult to identify any misuse of fuel.

To view the full report, visit: http://www.auditor.mo.gov/AuditReports/AudRpt.aspx?c=Year%202013